Japan’s shipping industry to invest $280 billion by 2050 to reach net zero goal

Tokio, October 28 - Neftegaz.RU. As disclosed, to meet the 2050 target, the group said the industry will need to build an average of 100 ships per year at a cost of $10 bln annually in the next 3 decades.
In addition, not only efforts by the industry itself but also cooperative actions with relevant industries will be required to take on the challenge of the 2050 net-zero target.

The Japanese merchant fleet, which comprises about 2 200 vessels, will be powered by clean fuels in the future such as carbon recycled methane, hydrogen and ammonia.
The JSA noted:

• Making efforts throughout the whole supply chain, such as research and the development of new ships and new fuels and the establishment of fuel supply facilities, will be needed to meet the target

A few days ago, the Japanese government announced it is joining the net-zero by 2050 race.
In 2018, the IMO adopted the initial strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships including the following level of ambition and vision:
However, as the world needs to accelerate its efforts to tackle climate change, international shipping is also expected to pursue further efforts to reduce and phase out GHG emissions in order to achieve the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement.
The government officials pointed out:

• The Japanese government will also promote the development and demonstration of zero-emission ships such as hydrogen-fueled ships or ammonia-fueled ships, which are essential to realize the target

The JSA concluded:

• The Japanese shipping industry strives to play an infrastructural role in people’s lives and industry in not just Japan but the world, as well as a leading role in the activities of the IMO and, is working with a wide range of stakeholders in society to achieve overall carbon neutrality
• The industry is rising to the challenge of net zero GHG, on the way to attaining a sustainable society

Some of the Japanese shipping companies have already joined the global call to action for shipping decarbonization, including shipping majors NYK Line and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), which are investing in new green projects.


Author: Fatima Bahtić